8 Tips My Doctor Gave Me For a Better Sleep Hygiene

Poor sleeping habits can kill you. Literally. Miss two days of good sleep in a row and you’ll feel like a walking dead. And no amount of cups of coffee will help. I know because I’ve struggled with my sleep recently. On a recent checkup, I brought up the subject with my doctor. Here’s what she recommended: #1. Have a light dinner and have it early, preferably while there’s still sunlight. #2. Before going to bed, turn off LED lights and go with a soft lamp in a corner. #3. Keep electronic appliances out of your bedroom. No more TV, LED alarms, or phones. Sleep in a dark room. #4. Go to bed early. Better to wake up early next day than staying in bed longer. #5. Avoid drinking fluids after dinner and go to pee before going to be. And resist the temptation of get out of bed, if you’re used to waking up to pee. #7. As soon as you wake up, get some sun light to synchronize your circadian rhythm. #8. Keep your stress under control. Stress raises cortisol and if your cortisol levels are…